I Was His Wife, Then His Widow, Then No One's But My Own novel Chapter 482

Nora suddenly turned her head to look at him. "Xander."

He kept his eyes on the road. "Hmm?"

A bright smile lit up her face. "Thank you."

He shot her a quick glance, raising an eyebrow. "What are you thanking me for this time?"

Leaning over, she pressed a soft kiss to his cheek. "For coming with me today. For staying by my side when I was at my lowest, for never giving up on me... and for loving me."

A profound tenderness softened his gaze. "Then I should be thanking you, too."

"Thank you for putting up with my difficult temper, for not pushing me away, for accepting me, and for always standing by my side."

They shared a warm smile. For the first time in years, Nora felt genuinely, completely happy.

The moment they pulled into their driveway, Xander's phone buzzed. He answered it, exchanging a few brief words. Within seconds, his expression shifted, a dark, heavy shadow falling over his features.

Nora was already unbuckling her seatbelt, completely oblivious to his reaction.

Xander ended the call and sat in dead silence before speaking. His voice was unsettlingly calm. "Nora."

She paused, glancing over her shoulder. "What's wrong?"

He looked at her, his throat bobbing as he struggled to find the words. This was a man who ruthlessly dominated the business world, who never batted an eye in the face of absolute chaos. Yet right now, he couldn't force a single sound past his lips.

A knot of dread twisted in her stomach as she studied his expression. "Just tell me. What happened?"

"Your father..." Xander's voice was hoarse. "...he took his own life."

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